Dog Poop Pet Peeves
We've recently moved into a new apartment complex that really is much
like a resort. We don't have to maintain the lawn, handle any
maintenance problems, or deal with unruly neighbors. We can use the
pool without having to clean and maintain it, we can work out in a
gym without the added monthly expense, we can play pool without going
to a bar, and we can enjoy many sports such as racquetball, tennis,
volleyball, and basketball.
So why with all this "luxury" surrounding us would I already be in a
tiff? Dogs! That's why. Many of the renters own dogs and instead of
taking them for a walk on the "pet walks" which were meant for their
feces. These pet owners think its okay to walk their pets around the
apartment complex, let them do their "business," and then walk away
without cleaning it up!
I've learned that not cleaning up after their dogs is a HUGE pet
peeve of mine. First, I consider it rude to let your dog use the
bathroom on someone else's property. Okay, so we don't own the lawn
in front of our apartment, but we sure do pay a lease for it as well
as the public areas. Second, I think it is inconsiderate and shows a
lack of respect for others. Third, I think it makes the property
look bad—all that dead grass due to pet urine and flies thanks to the
poop.
I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to go up to a dog owner
as the dog is doing his/her business and give the owner a piece of my
mind. I've even considered going up to management and making a fuss,
but what can they do? They can't "police" every pet owner as they
leave the house. There are signs posted through out the complex,
they've mentioned this area of concern in the monthly newsletter sent
to everyone in the apartment complex, and the policy is written in
the apartment rental contract.
If you're a pet owner who allows your pet "do his business" on
someone else's property—whether it's the front yard of a home or the
local part—think about this:
How would you feel if you woke up one morning and stepped on
something squishy as you walked to your car? Doesn't sound bad? What
if you looked down to find that squishy mess was actually a pile of
dog poop? Would you be angry, irritated, or disgusted? Or would you
think it was okay and just walk back in the house to change your
shoes?
Now take that a step further, what if your little one was playing
outside on his/her front lawn and thought that pile of dog poop was
mud and put it in his/her mouth? Would you still be okay with someone
else letting their pet "do business" on your property?
Final Thought
Take the time to respect your neighbor today. You just never know
when that respect will come back to you ten-fold.
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